Fiera Sceptre deal brings together $30 billion in assets
Insurer targets U.S. market
Sales drop in all provinces
Many pre-retirees have not sought any financial advice
Largest quarterly gain on record (StatsCan-Capacity)
Carney calls for radical reforms to aid recovery
High-income countries need to seize opportunities offered by stronger growth in developing countries
Earnings to weaken as interest rates rise
Proposed tax would help pay for economic rescue packages
Gains in non-residential sector offset residential declines